SHAPE is Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, the military headquarters of NATO, located in Casteau, near Mons, Belgium. SHAPE's commander is titled Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), and is always a U.S. four-star general officer or flag officer who also serves as Commander, U.S. European Command.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
SHAPE
Saturday, May 6, 2006
Fonio
Fonio is a nutrient-rich ancient grain cultivated in West Africa. Guinea annually produces the most fonio in the world, accounting for over 75% of the world's production in 2019. The name is of Wolof origin.
Friday, May 5, 2006
United States' oldest national park
Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the U.S., established by Ulysses S. Grant in 1872. It is located in Wyoming and encompasses 3,400 square miles.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Stewjon
Stewjon is a planet that is the home of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise. This name is a play on the name of John Stewart, but has become canon.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
First Roger Moore James Bond
The first James Bond film to star Roger Moore is Live And Let Die, released in 1973.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
John Coolidge Adams
John Coolidge Adams is a minimalist composer. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his "On the Transmigration of Souls," which commemorates the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack. Also he has something to say about pop culture.
Monday, May 1, 2006
First American to summit Mount Everest
On May 1, 1963, Jim Whittaker became the first American to summit Mount Everest, reaching the top along with Nawang Gombu after running out of oxygen.
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